The 1938 catalogue's Standard Roadster is the Standard X, Model 25X: a gent's bicycle on 28 × 1½in wheels in 22, 24 and 26in frames, with a 68in gear, a detachable gearcase and hub brakes, with rim brakes optional. The lady's Model 26X came in 22 and 24in frames with a 62in gear.
Known components
Listed exactly as our confirmed sources give them, with the year and source for each. A part listed for one year or version may not apply to every bike, so check against yours.
Gears and drivetrain
- 68in gear1938 · 25X (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.25
- 62in gear1938 · 26X (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.25
Brakes
- hub brakes, rim brakes optional1938 · 25X (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.25
Wheels and tyres
- 28 × 1½in1938 · 25X (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.25
Lighting and fittings
- detachable gearcase1938 · 25X (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.25
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | STANDARD X MODEL 25X · 25X (gent's) | Captioned Standard Roadster. 22, 24 and 26in frames; 28 × 1½in; 68in gear; detachable gearcase; hub brakes, rim brakes optional. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.25 |
| 1938 | LADY'S MODEL 26X · 26X (lady's) | 22 and 24in frames; 62in gear; same price as 25X. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.25 |
Specs are as printed in the catalogue. Years are when the model appears in a source, not exact production dates.
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Sources
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.